THE HUMMING BIRD. 105

hues. The Northern Humming Bird
which is very common during the sum
er, in the Middle States, is about three
inches and a half in length. The bill
legs, feet, and eyes are black. The fea-
thers of the breast vary from a deep
brownish-black to a fiery crimson ot
orange. The Humming Bird seems to over-
flow with spirit. Sometimes, for mere
sport, it will pursue the larger birds, such
as the yellow bird and spalrow, being
sure of safety in its lightning-like flight
To man it shows but little aversion. fre
quently entering the windows of green
houses, or dwellings, where flowers are
kept.